Hotel Real del Río

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near San Ysidro Border Crossing

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Outdoor spa tub
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Superior Suite, Hot Tub | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Superior Suite, Hot Tub | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Avenida Jose Maria Velazco #1409-A, Zona Rio, Tijuana, BC, 22320
  • CAS Visa USA
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Plaza Rio Commercial Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Centro Cultural Tijuana
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Triple Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Suite, Hot Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Tijuana

Zona Rio stay.Your stay at this Zona Rio hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of San Ysidro Border Crossing and Las Americas Premium Outlets. CREA Sports Field and Plaza Landmark Tijuana Shopping Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • CAS Visa USA - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Plaza Rio Commercial Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Centro Cultural Tijuana - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Av Revolución - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Estadio Caliente - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Beyer Blvd Trolley Station - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 20 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gastro 17 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pockets Sports Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marenca - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sabor a Mi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cortadito - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Real del Río

3.5-star hotel near San Ysidro Border Crossing
Hotel Real del Río offers its guests 2 hot tubs, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. There's an onsite 24-hour business center.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Hotel Real del Río also features spa services, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). An area shuttle within 110 kilometers and a shopping center shuttle are available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Tijuana hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Real del Río offers 105 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 110 km
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: MXN 270 to 370 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Real del Río

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MXN 270 to 370 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Real del Río to the airport?

Hotel Real del Río is 4.3 mi (14-min drive) away from the Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Real del Río?

As of Aug 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Real del Río on Aug 25, 2025 start from $113.4, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Real del Río have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Real del Río.

How close is Hotel Real del Río to the beach?

This hotel is 14.1 mi (34-min drive) from Rosarito Beach and 9 mi (28-min drive) from Imperial Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Real del Río offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Real del Río, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between MXN 270 and 370 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Hotel Real del Río?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Caliente Racetrack Casino (3-min drive) and Caliente Casino (8-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Real del Río?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Real del Río?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Real del Río have a pool?

Hotel Real del Río does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Real del Río have a restaurant?

Hotel Real del Río is home to LA MIEL, which features international cuisine and brunch.

Does Hotel Real del Río have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Swedish massages, body wraps, and facials.

How close is Hotel Real del Río to downtown Tijuana?

Hotel Real del Río is 0.7 mi away from Tijuana.

Hotel Real del Río Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 825 out of 1087 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1087 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1087 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1087 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1087 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Theresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! Needed more towels in the room than 2 though lol
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin R

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice and friendly. Hotel was clean and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Renee, South Pasadena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location klean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent amenities, the restaurant staff made my stay an excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jorge, Los Angeles

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mal comportamiento del servicio
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and the rooms are very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was courteous and knowledgeable about the area. Quiet considering the location is near a busy road. Parking was easy and safe, with nice dining options inside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andres

Not a bad hotel, expected a little different from what I seen online but overall not bad
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
White guy from Chicago staying there while getting dental work done . Very nice place and enjoy my time there , I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noravel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it very much
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room are updated but on the smaller side. The shower was 10/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anderson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property. Will consider staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it here and will return again in 4 months. Had dental work done and was close to everything didnt need a taxi except for the airport. Staff was great, price was great, everyone was helpful and friendly. Food in the resturant was reasonable and good. Ate out a few times at near by resturants, the foos was the best i ever ate in the states. Would recommended to everyone!! And get this even the toilet paper was perfumed.Wow
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio Garcia, Visalia

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Will definitely stay here again. It’s calm, quiet, the restaurant has very good food.staff is very attentive, professional and curteous.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

María

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Hotel to stay with Family is really Safe and quiet staff is really good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, and everything is clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ortiz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

i will come back definitely

service is really good staff really helpful place is clean and updated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

yareli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really love my stay at this hotel people were very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025